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MickeyMac · 06-07-2010, 01:58 PM

Anita Humes Chappelle, 69, entered into her heavenly reward on Sunday, May 30, 2010. Born in Harrisburg on October 10, 1940, she was the fourth child and first daughter to the late George E. and Naomi Thompson Humes. She was a graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School, class of 1958.
Anita had worked at Capitol Bakeries and the State of PA, before entering into the U.S. Marine Corps in 1961. While in the Marines, she and three other marines formed the musical group known as the "Essex." The Essex had three gold records, 'Easier Said Than Done", "Walking Miracle", and "Are You Going My Way".
Upon completing her tour of duty with the Marines, Anita entered into the U.S. Army and toured with the Army Showmobile. She also sang at the Apollo Theatre in New York City, and appeared on the television show, "To Tell the Truth", with Kitty Carlisle and Orson Bean. Anita was also on the Dick Clark Tour in Dallas, TX when President Kennedy was assassinated, canceling the show. In the early 90's, her group performed at the Benetton Theatre in Pittsburgh for WITF.
She leaves to mourn her memory, three brothers, Gary L. Humes (JoAnne) of Highspire and George E. and Donald E. Humes, both of Harrisburg; a sister, Shirley Humes Penn (Wayne) of Oberlin; a great-aunt in Reading and three aunts in Harrisburg. She was also survived by a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. She will be deeply missed by family and friends.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Anita's Life Celebration in a Mass of Christian Burial from Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, 2121 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, PA 17110 on Thursday, June 10th at 1pm, with Father Tri Luong as celebrant. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 7-9pm at the Coble-Reber Funeral Home, 208 N. Union St., Middletown, PA, where the Rosary will be recited at 8pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to her church at the address mentioned above. www.pennlive.com/obits

catlover79 · 06-07-2010, 02:02 PM

Marvo301 · 06-07-2010, 02:34 PM

Anita Humes

06-07-2010, 01:58 PM	#1
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,004	Anita Humes of the Essex R.I.P. Anita Humes Chappelle, 69, entered into her heavenly reward on Sunday, May 30, 2010. Born in Harrisburg on October 10, 1940, she was the fourth child and first daughter to the late George E. and Naomi Thompson Humes. She was a graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School, class of 1958. Anita had worked at Capitol Bakeries and the State of PA, before entering into the U.S. Marine Corps in 1961. While in the Marines, she and three other marines formed the musical group known as the "Essex." The Essex had three gold records, 'Easier Said Than Done", "Walking Miracle", and "Are You Going My Way". Upon completing her tour of duty with the Marines, Anita entered into the U.S. Army and toured with the Army Showmobile. She also sang at the Apollo Theatre in New York City, and appeared on the television show, "To Tell the Truth", with Kitty Carlisle and Orson Bean. Anita was also on the Dick Clark Tour in Dallas, TX when President Kennedy was assassinated, canceling the show. In the early 90's, her group performed at the Benetton Theatre in Pittsburgh for WITF. She leaves to mourn her memory, three brothers, Gary L. Humes (JoAnne) of Highspire and George E. and Donald E. Humes, both of Harrisburg; a sister, Shirley Humes Penn (Wayne) of Oberlin; a great-aunt in Reading and three aunts in Harrisburg. She was also survived by a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. She will be deeply missed by family and friends. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Anita's Life Celebration in a Mass of Christian Burial from Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, 2121 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, PA 17110 on Thursday, June 10th at 1pm, with Father Tri Luong as celebrant. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday from 7-9pm at the Coble-Reber Funeral Home, 208 N. Union St., Middletown, PA, where the Rosary will be recited at 8pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to her church at the address mentioned above. www.pennlive.com/obits

06-07-2010, 02:02 PM	#2
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